National Statistical Commission: New Appointments & Functions
Why in news? On 17 June 2026 the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved new appointments to the National Statistical Commission (NSC). The gov...
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Why in news? On 17 June 2026 the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet approved new appointments to the National Statistical Commission (NSC). The gov...
Why in news? Thailand frequently features in current affairs due to its growing engagement with India and the wider world. Recent events include high�...
Why in news? Manas National Park in Assam continues to draw attention for its success in conserving endangered species like the greater one‑horned r...
Why in news? The Indian Navy’s stealth frigate INS Tarkash concluded a port call to Victoria, Seychelles on 15 June 2026. During the visit the ship�...
Why in news? The Uttar Pradesh Forest Department extended the eco‑tourism season at Amangarh Tiger Reserve until 30 June 2026. The extension follows...
Why in news? The Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC) decided to appoint consultancy firm AECOM Asia to prepare a detailed redevelopment plan for ...
Why in news? On 8 June 2026 India and Japan adopted the rules of implementation for their Joint Crediting Mechanism under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agr...
Why in news? On 15 June 2026 the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy launched India’s first wind‑turbine supply‑chain portal, called WT‑MARUT...
Why in news? The Maharashtra Krishna Valley Development Corporation awarded a ₹126.37 crore contract to a joint venture led by Patel Engineering to ...
Why in news? In June 2026 scientists operating the GRAPES‑3 cosmic ray telescope in Ooty reported a new feature in the energy spectrum of protons at...
Why in news? Birdwatchers recently reported sightings of the knob‑billed duck in several Indian wetlands, including Pong Dam Lake. These reports dre...
Crohn’s Disease – Understanding and Emerging Therapies Why in news? Recent studies have deepened our understanding of Crohn’s disease and pointe...